The US government intended to adopt the metric system but they failed to change. As it turns out, this is one of the worst and most common leadership behaviors.
Honestly, Myanmar and Liberia still use both as well, but the two of them lean towards metric. I didn't want to get too deeply into the UK on this one... they officially transitioned to the metric system in 1995, but the change will take a generation or two. It's my understanding that the kids primarily use metric and the elders use imperial - because you can't teach an old dog new measurement systems.
"Adapt or Die" - Charles Darwin (paraphrasing for brevity😁) I still think you'd be a hell of a college professor, NOT that you're not great at what you do now!
Personally, I don't think the United States sees a big problem with it. They still teach metric AND imperial in schools. It could easily be stamped out over one generation if it was truly seen as a problem. It's a nothing burger, and to be honest, I think the United States likes being a little different than everywhere else. (by the way, it must not be too bad, judging by the sea of immigrants I keep seeing around here.)
I think the UK also uses both the Imperial System and metric for measurement (but I got the point 😉)
Honestly, Myanmar and Liberia still use both as well, but the two of them lean towards metric. I didn't want to get too deeply into the UK on this one... they officially transitioned to the metric system in 1995, but the change will take a generation or two. It's my understanding that the kids primarily use metric and the elders use imperial - because you can't teach an old dog new measurement systems.
"Adapt or Die" - Charles Darwin (paraphrasing for brevity😁) I still think you'd be a hell of a college professor, NOT that you're not great at what you do now!
haha. Nice paraphrasing.
The truth is the truth, no matter how inconvenient it may be for your article.
Personally, I don't think the United States sees a big problem with it. They still teach metric AND imperial in schools. It could easily be stamped out over one generation if it was truly seen as a problem. It's a nothing burger, and to be honest, I think the United States likes being a little different than everywhere else. (by the way, it must not be too bad, judging by the sea of immigrants I keep seeing around here.)